Galway

The information contained in the Planet Youth Galway 2020 and 2018 county reports is presented here in the Galway section of the website. The 2020 report contains the responses of 2,540 15 and 16-year-old pupils who completed their Junior Cycle in Galway schools in June 2020. The survey was conducted in December 2020 after their return to school and during the COVID19 pandemic. The reports give a comprehensive insight into the lives of our young people and what it’s like growing up in Galway at the moment. They also show cross-tabulations that examine some of the risk and protective factors in their social environment.

Substance Use

Substance Use

41%
Pupils in Galway who have been drunk once or more in the last year

Leisure Time

Leisure Time

13%
Pupils in Galway who were outside after midnight once or more in the past week

Wellbeing Indicators

Wellbeing Indicators

59%
Pupils in Galway who are not getting the recommended amount of sleep

Parents & Family

Parents & Family

87%
Pupils in Galway say it is easy to receive caring and warmth from their parents/carers

School

School

83%
Pupils in Galway who often or almost always feel safe at school